Create a fund for specific causes or nonprofits that are close to your heart. Field of Interest Funds allow you to focus your charitable giving toward an area of interest, while our expertise determines the most effective organizations completing the best work.
The Columbus Foundation is transitioning to a new technology platform designed to further strengthen our provision of service, community information, and financial reporting to you. As part of that transition, we’ve created a guide and other resources to help those who manage funds navigate the Fund Portal.
Greater equity is prioritized through programs, initiatives, and grant opportunities that benefit Black and Brown people at the intersections of race, gender, class, and climate change.
Arts and culture grants support high-performing arts organizations that meet community needs and expand arts and cultural programming in Franklin County.
The Gifts of Kindness Fund was established in September 2014, with a generous gift of $500,000 from that compassionate donor. The goal is not only to provide financial support, but to illustrate how acts of kindness throughout our community make a difference—and inspire others to do the same.